Building Official

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Development Department facilitates orderly growth and development in the Deschutes County community through coordinated programs of Building Safety, Code Compliance, Coordinated Services, Environmental Soils, Planning and education and service to the public.

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big‑city opportunities and small‑town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

Deschutes County is seeking an experienced Building Official to oversee the activities of the Building Safety Division by serving as the authority on building safety‑related laws, codes, and programs for the Community Development Department (CDD). This role assures building safety and inspection programs for rural Deschutes County and the Cities of La Pine and Sisters are in compliance with state and federal laws, building codes, and County policies and procedures.

This role reports to the CDD Director.

• Leads and advises on building safety laws and codes; serves as the CDD's representative to officials and organizations.
• Responsible for the administration of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire and life safety codes; assures compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Building Codes, and local ordinances.
• Addresses technical issues, interprets codes, and develops procedures; advocates for County code goals at meetings; assesses legislation impacts.
• Manages appeals and complex compliance issues; clarifies requirements and restrictions for customers.
• Collaborates to manage the electronic permit system, coordinating system upkeep and administration.
• Ensures effective internal communication, operational issue resolution, and fosters a supportive work environment internally within CDD.
• Maintains applicable databases, files, and/or records.

Knowledge of or experience with:

• County, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances governing building and safety programs.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost‑effective management of resources.
• Government regulatory agencies and specialized sources of building safety information.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying building and safety standards, state and Federal regulations, department standards, and County policies and procedures.
• Reading and interpreting building plans and technical specifications, and checking details, estimates, plans, and specifications of projects.
• Explaining complex building safety inspection regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
• Applying experienced technical knowledge of building trades work, and using sound inspection methods to determine workmanship quality, and detect deviations from plans and specifications.
• Analyzing situations accurately, and making reliable independent decisions.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with County employees, officials, other regional government agencies including the Cities of La Pine and Sisters, and the general public.

* This posting is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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This classification is under review, changes to compensation may occur.

$9,314.41 to $12,482.19 per month for a 172.67 hour work…